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Christmastime is story time. Maybe we gather ‘round the dinner table and read all about the very first Christmas—right from the Bible. Maybe we hunker

Christmastime is story time. Maybe we gather ‘round the dinner table and read all about the very first Christmas—right from the Bible. Maybe we hunker

It’s that time of year again, when Plugged In unveils its top picks for the year. This week, we’re picking our favorite books.

The rate at which parents read to their children is down more than ever. But parents who start will boost their child’s development.

Dystopian dramas are often read/watched because they provide an escape. But what do we do when they induce anxiety and fear instead?

Looking for some book suggestions for that young reader in your family? Plugged In has some suggestions across different ages and genres.

Slide on your magic rings as we explore the most prominent spiritual messages in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Arlene Pellicane discusses her new book, Screen Kids. Then the team talks about Luke Combs’ recent album, Fathers & Sons.

Entertainment is important. It influences how we feel, how we think and even what we believe. And we’ll talk all about that today.

Reading books? Do people still do that? Yup, they do! And here’s a selection of page-turners from the collected books that Plugged In reviewed in 2023.

We hope that this serves as a helpful primer for parents looking to understand the spirituality presented in The Lord of the Rings—whether as a way to inject a gospel conversation or decide whether the series is for them.
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